Rangers vs Aberdeen prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 6, 2026
One of the fixtures of the upcoming Scottish Premiership round will take place on Tuesday at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, where the local Rangers will host Aberdeen. I’m offering a prediction on the outcome of this clash with strong odds for success.
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Match preview
After a disastrous start to the season under Russell Martin, Rangers have undergone a remarkable transformation under Danny Röhl. The German manager has guided the team up to third place, racking up nine wins in twelve league matches and suffering just one defeat. Their most impressive performance came in the last round—a determined 3-1 derby victory over Celtic, marking their third straight league win.
The squad still has its injury woes: Reese, Cornelius, Bajrami, and Antman are sidelined, while Djiga is away at the AFCON. Nevertheless, Röhl seems to have found his core lineup and will likely make only minor adjustments. Rangers once again look confident, playing aggressive and productive football, and are poised to extend their winning run.
Aberdeen, on the other hand, are trending in the opposite direction—after a decent spell in mid-autumn, the team’s form has dipped noticeably. Jimmy Thelin’s men are currently on a five-match winless streak across all competitions, which includes three league defeats and elimination from European competition after losing to Sparta in the Conference League. They sit only eighth in the table, now at risk of missing out on a top-six berth.
The visitors’ squad is also far from perfect: Aouchiche, Molloy, and Tobers are all injured. Veteran Nielsen is likely to start, with the attacking focus on the partnership between Karlsson and Nisbet. But given their poor record against Rangers—just one win in their last seven head-to-heads—Aberdeen’s chances look rather slim.
Probable lineups
- Rangers: Butland, Sterling, Souttar, Fernandes, Megoma, Barron, Raskin, Diomande, Gassama, Shermity, Moore
- Aberdeen: Mitov, Devlin, Milne, Knester, Shinnie, Armstrong, Nielsen, Bilalovic, Karlsson, Keskinen, Nisbet
Match facts and head-to-head
- Aberdeen are winless in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Rangers have won their last three league games with an aggregate score of 6-2.
- Aberdeen have managed just one win in their last seven meetings with Rangers.
Prediction
Rangers are on the rise: the team is consistently picking up points, their attacking play has improved, and they’re coping well even against top opposition. The victory over Celtic only boosted their self-belief. Aberdeen, in contrast, are out of form and lack the organization that previously kept them in the top six. Even with some rotation for the hosts, the gulf in quality and current momentum makes Rangers clear favorites for this encounter.
